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SATCOM K1 R/B [PAM-D2] (16483)
COSPAR: 1986-003C | Alt Name: PAM-D2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 12, 1986
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
16483
International Designator
1986-003C
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:41:38 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
26.69°
Right Ascension
162.20°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
112.06°
Period
576.28 min
Mean Motion
2.50 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SATCOM K1 R/B [PAM-D2]
Alternative Name
PAM-D2
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AMCG
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 16483U 86003C 26184.36225187 .00001778 00000-0 86282-3 0 9996
2 16483 26.6893 162.2048 7093357 112.0642 333.3381 2.49877799354593
Source: Celestrak
Summary
A rocket body, also commonly referred to as an upper stage or spent rocket stage, is the structural shell left behind after a rocket has delivered its payload to orbit. These large and often heavy pieces of space hardware can remain in orbit for years, posing significant collision hazards as part of the growing space debris problem. If left uncontrolled, rocket bodies have the potential to reenter Earth's atmosphere unpredictably, which can lead to falling debris in populated areas. Additionally, they risk colliding with operational satellites or the International Space Station, creating more debris and putting human life at risk.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.8
Diameter
1.6
Span
1.8
Dry Mass
230
Launch Mass
3635
Shape
Cyl + Cone
Radar Cross Section
3.6743
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Star 63D
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
THKU
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Star 63
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Star 63
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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Max Elevation
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